How we inspire change
Explore how we take responsibility for the impact we have as a publishing business across three key areas:
Publishing
We widely share research that is immediately available and easily understandable, so that it can be used to identify solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. Discover our commitment to open access, turning research into reality and connecting our research with those who need it most.
People
We are committed to making Springer Nature a diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work, and to effectively serving our communities, audiences and users. Find out more about our people, who are key to everything we do, and how we support them to succeed and deliver for our communities.
Planet
We are acting on the climate research we publish ‒ reducing our carbon emissions as a business imperative. Read an update on our decarbonisation journey across our supply chains and offices.
2022 sustainability highlights
Publishing
410,000+ articles published
People
Diversity Team of the Year at the British Diversity Awards
Planet
Developed science-based net zero targets
A message from our chair and CEO
“It is the people at Springer Nature that make this such an inspiring workplace. As colleagues returned to our offices, we were reminded that there is just nothing like the energy that you can get from being in a room of colleagues working with a common purpose. As we work to provide ever better services to researchers, educators and healthcare practitioners, we hope to build on this positive momentum and create a ripple effect for wider society and the planet.”
Stefan Von Holtzbrinck, ChairmanFrank Vrancken Peeters, CEO
